The body of a Canadian hiker who went missing May 12 near Mount Washington has been found.

Late Saturday afternoon, hikers found a body near Tuckerman's Ravine trail on Mount Washington.

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The body is believed to be that of Francois Carrier, 47, of Drummondville, Quebec. Carrier was reported missing May 12 when he did not return home from a trip to the Mount Washington area.

Officials say there were several reports of him being seen May 9 around the Pinkham Notch area. Numerous searchers combed the Pinkham Notch area looking for Carrier for five days with dogs and a helicopter.

Saturday, the New Hampshire Fish and Game led a team of about 25 people to the location of the body, where the medical examiner did a preliminary investigation at the scene. The rescue team was then able to remove the body.

Carrier will be transported to Concord, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.